Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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WGCA82 TJSJ 091739
FLSSJU

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
139 PM AST Thu May 9 2024

PRC039-101-107-092030-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.FA.Y.0201.240509T1739Z-240509T2030Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ciales PR-Morovis PR-Orocovis PR-
139 PM AST Thu May 9 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM AST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Ciales, Morovis and Orocovis.

* WHEN...Until 430 PM AST.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over
  roadways. River or stream flows are elevated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 139 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Ciales, Morovis, Orocovis, Franquez and Barahona.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 1821 6654 1824 6656 1828 6655 1832 6658
      1832 6661 1833 6661 1837 6649 1837 6640
      1834 6639 1833 6637 1828 6638 1824 6635
      1819 6635 1820 6636 1817 6637 1817 6640
      1818 6647 1815 6654 1818 6653


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